Example sentences of "[conj] he [modal v] put [pron] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Needing to borrow £50,000 million this year , Mr Lamont had to promise his creditors that he would put his accounts in order as soon as possible . |
| 2 | Miguel was sitting at his desk , and he reached over and pulled Shelley towards him , so that he could put his arm round her waist . |
| 3 | Then abruptly I was looking at him , seeing him , because he 'd put my dreams back on top of the bag and he 'd got his head stuck down on his knees and his shoulders were shaking . |
| 4 | ‘ They 're on to us , ’ he groaned , wondering whether he should put his foot down on the accelerator instead . |
| 5 | Erlich thought that he would n't be doing anything before he 'd put his head down . |
| 6 | Bunny was a young , gentle teacher though he could put his foot down when needed . |